Last Cullinan train of 2010: pre-departure at Hermanstad

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Last Cullinan train of 2010: pre-departure at Hermanstad

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A few shots of the loco, train, infrastructure and people on the morning of 12th December 2010, our last Cullinan train of 2010.

Photos by John Ashworth, Hermanstad
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The derailer at the entrance to Hercules yard remains on while 2650's fireman phones CTC from Hercules Station
The derailer at the entrance to Hercules yard remains on while 2650's fireman phones CTC from Hercules Station
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The derailer is off; 2650 has been given the road
The derailer is off; 2650 has been given the road
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2650 has been given the two shunting signals necessary to proceed from Hercules Station into the yard, and steams forward on a wet and dull Sunday morning
2650 has been given the two shunting signals necessary to proceed from Hercules Station into the yard, and steams forward on a wet and dull Sunday morning
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Getting closer
Getting closer
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2650 runs through the TFR yard on no 2 road to couple onto her train at the western end
2650 runs through the TFR yard on no 2 road to couple onto her train at the western end
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Just checking that nothing is missing...
Just checking that nothing is missing...
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Tony and Nathan strain to close the smokebox door tight. If it's loose the loco doesn't steam so well
Tony and Nathan strain to close the smokebox door tight. If it's loose the loco doesn't steam so well
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Is the fireman hiding so that the driver can't find him? No, actually Nathan is filling the generator under the bar coach with diesel
Is the fireman hiding so that the driver can't find him? No, actually Nathan is filling the generator under the bar coach with diesel
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One of the great things about Hermanstad is that we now have our own platform
One of the great things about Hermanstad is that we now have our own platform
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Train Manager Henry (left foreground) tries to shepherd his coach controllers and passengers (not necessarily in that order!) onto the train
Train Manager Henry (left foreground) tries to shepherd his coach controllers and passengers (not necessarily in that order!) onto the train
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The car park crew relax and have a chat now that all the cars are safely inside
The car park crew relax and have a chat now that all the cars are safely inside
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Nathan's daughter does something to his ear, while coach-restorer Pekinese looks away
Nathan's daughter does something to his ear, while coach-restorer Pekinese looks away
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Passengers on board; ready to depart
Passengers on board; ready to depart
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